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Add 8/36 and 2/25

8/36 + 2/25 is 68/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 25 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    2/25 = 2 × 36/25 × 36 = 72/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/900 + 72/900 = 200 + 72/900 = 272/900
  5. 272/900 simplified gives 68/225
  6. So, 8/36 + 2/25 = 68/225

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